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SDREO extends our condolences to victims of the Asian tsunami disaster and their friends and family. For ways to provide assistance, please visit the USA Freedom Corps website. Upcoming EventsLighting & Appliances (For those rebuilding from the October 2003 Wildfires) Date: 1/13/2005 Chilled Water Central Plants: Best practices, case studies & more! Date: 1/25/2005 To view a complete calendar of upcoming events, click here. News BitsLighting Study Complete at Torrey Pines Elementary In October 2004, SDREO compared the performance of new 25 Watt T8 lamps from Phillips (F32T8/ ADV850/ XEW/ALTO) with standard 32W T8 lamps (F32T8/ TL735) and 3rd generation 32W T8 lamps (F32T8/ ADV850/ ALTO). The performance test, conducted in portable classrooms at the school, showed a 16% energy savings from the new lamps. The results show that installing the 25W lamps will save 5.1W per bulb using a 0.87 ballast factor, but there are some application limitations that should be noted before implementation. Additionally, both scotopic and photopic lumen levels were measured and S/P ratios were compared demonstrating advantages of the next generation 5000 K lamps. Click here (pdf) to view the study and test results.
New Commissioners for the CPUC Governor Schwarzenegger appoints Dian Grueneich and Steve Poizner as new Commissioners for the Public Utilities Commission, replacing Loretta Lynch and Carl Wood whose terms expired 12-31-04. Grueneich has been an environmental lawyer and staff counsel for the California Energy Commission. Poizner, a PV owner, has been an entrepreneur in the telecommunications field. Commissioners are appointed by the governor for six year terms subject to confirmation by the state Senate.
Tech TipEnvelope insulation should have a thermal value optimized for the microclimate zone of the structure and should encapsulate the entire occupied space that is being heated and/or cooled. This is achieved by entirely filling the cavity between the structural systems, or through the addition of an exterior-applied insulation system (commonly used with steel framing assemblies) that also reduces air leakage. Stud framing can be omitted entirely with Structural Insulated Panels comprised of foam-core sandwich panels, which have been shown to save 10-15% more in the winter than conventional wood framing assemblies and have as much as 15 times less air leakage. Also used with increasing frequency are high-mass walls called insulated concrete forms that utilize poured concrete between 1-2 layers of rigid board insulation that act as a form and remain in place. There are a number of options for cavity-filled insulation installed in roof, ceiling, wall and floor assemblies. Fiberglass products are now available without formaldehydes. In addition to conventional fiberglass batt or roll insulation, blown-in cellulose insulation from recycled newspapers or blown-in foam insulation can be used. Besides installations in horizontal attics, spray-in foam/cellulose/fiberglass insulations can be installed in vertical walls. The advantage of this type is that it tends to reduce voids in cavities compared to the settling and gaps from initial installation of fiberglass batt products. Spray-in/blown-in insulation can result in better coverage, less air leakage, no formaldehyde, reduced thermal and sound transmission, and often faster installations.
Quotables“Green stocks aren’t likely to outperform their benchmark by a factor of more than three-to-one in all cases, but our study provides further evidence that green begets green. That is, we believe companies that care about the environment are well positioned to produce better returns than companies that don’t. We believe companies that take advantage of environmental opportunities can gain a competitive advantage over their peers through cost reductions, quality improvements, increased profitability, and access to new and growing markets. Environmentally responsible companies also have less risk of environmental liability, which could have a major impact on future stock prices.” - Jackson W. Robinson, President of Winslow Management (in comments from recent study showing the Winslow Green Index returned 98.5% over four years as compared to -10.69% for S&P and 32.77% for Russell 2000)
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| 10 Energy-Saving New Year's ResolutionsIn addition to those lofty goals of losing weight or getting out of debt, SDREO offers some simple resolutions for saving energy in 2005. San Diego County Promotes Energy Efficiency and Onsite Generation in Affordable HousingThe County has introduced a way for building owners and developers of affordable housing units to save energy and reduce pollution while increasing their property values. Program Spotlight: Self Generation Incentive ProgramProgram Extended and Changes in Store for 2005On Thursday, December 16, 2004, the CPUC approved a decision which adopts a number of important modifications to the Self-Generation Incentive Program ( SGIP) for 2005-2007.
New Year's Resolutions... (cont.)In addition to those lofty goals of losing weight or getting out of debt, SDREO offers some simple resolutions for saving energy in 2005.
County Promotes Energy Efficiency in Affordable Housing... (cont.)The County has introduced a way for building owners and developers of affordable housing units to save energy and reduce pollution while increasing their property values. On December 14, 2004, the County Supervisors adopted new energy efficiency-based and onsite generation utility allowance schedules as a means to promote energy efficiency and enhance the long-term financial viability of affordable housing. The Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) will hold an owner/developer workshop on the new schedules on January 26, 2005. Utility Allowance Schedules are used to determine the total amount of rent a tenant pays in an affordable housing unit. The schedule can be used for rental units that have received federal housing funds such as Section 8, Community Development Block Grant and HOME Partnership programs. The energy efficiency and onsite generation schedules work on the principle that if a project is energy efficient, the utility allowance can be reduced, thereby allowing the savings amount to be added to the owner’s rent, increasing project cash flow and enhancing the viability of affordable housing projects. This reduced Utility Allowance Schedule results in positive benefits to the project and owner, with no adverse effects on the tenant. For workshop information, more details on the new allowances, and how to qualify, contact
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with the County Department of Housing and Community Development at (858) 694-8790. Program Spotlight: SGIP (cont.)On Thursday, December 16, 2004, the CPUC approved a decision which adopts a number of important modifications to the Self-Generation Incentive Program ( SGIP) for 2005-2007. SGIP is a statewide incentive program administered by SDREO in the SDG&E service territory that provides rebates for qualifying renewable and cogeneration systems. The program will continue at its current funding level of $125 million annually. Applications will be accepted for the 2005 funding cycle beginning February 1st. The CPUC Decision includes the following points:
There will be opportunities for expanded industry and stakeholder input into the SGIP on 3 upcoming Working Group activities:
An exit strategy and declining rebate schedule recommendation are to be developed within 90 days of the decision. While the SGIP Handbook is being updated, the SGIP Working Group (composed of PG&E, SCE, SoCalGas, SDG&E, SDREO, CPUC Energy Division Staff, and CEC Renewables Program Staff) has made available a Q&A Summary Sheet (pdf). Visit SDREO’s SGIP website for more details. - TOP -
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